Cairns weather in January
Long-run climate averages for Cairns, Queensland in January, plus what the forecast models say for the days ahead.
In January, Cairns averages 31°C by day and 24°C at night. The wettest month is usually December.
January in Cairns averages a daytime high of 31°C and an overnight low of 24°C, which reads as hot for this part of the world. It is the warmest month of the year here. Across the whole year Cairns sees roughly 2395 mm of precipitation.
Climate averages tell you what to pack. They do not tell you what next Tuesday looks like — for that, see the live Cairns forecast with every model compared and how much they currently agree.
Cairns weather by month
what to expect in Cairns through the yearHere is Cairns's typical weather in each month: the average daytime high and overnight low in °C, how each month feels, and the wettest month marked. Use it to plan any trip to Cairns by season.